Managing Cross-Functional Drivers in a Supply Chain

• Sourcing decisions in a supply chain
• Pricing and revenue management in a supply chain
• Sustainability and the supply chain

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand:

• The role of sourcing in a supply chain.
• The factors that affect the decision to outsource a supply chain function.
• The dimensions of supplier performance that affect total cost.
• The benefits of sharing risk and reward.
• How to design a tailored supplier portfolio.
• The role of revenue management in a supply chain.
• The conditions under which revenue management tactics can be effective.
• The trade-offs that must be considered when making revenue management decisions.
• The importance of sustainability in a supply chain.
• The challenge to sustainability posed by the tragedy of the commons.
• Key dimensions of sustainability for a supply chain.
• The role of incentives for successful sustainability efforts.